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Edwards Excavations Limited

02550487

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OLD GAS WORKS WHITEGATE ROAD, HALIFAX, HX3 9FQ
Incorporated 19/10/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/05/2026

Due 17/05/2027

On track

Industry

43120
Site preparation

Officers

Joanne Lesley Ashworth

secretary · Since 25/11/1992

BRITISH

Mr Martin Edward Ashworth

director · Since 30/09/2006

PLANT HIRE CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Edward Ashworth

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 63

The Old Gas Works, Whitegate Road, Halifax, HX3 9FQ

Notified 01/06/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 11/03/2025Registered 11/03/2025
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/04/2007Registered 01/05/2007Satisfied 11/12/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/04/2007Registered 20/04/2007Satisfied 11/12/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/05/1999Registered 22/05/1999Satisfied 31/05/2012
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/06/1998Registered 10/06/1998Satisfied 12/11/1999
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/06/1998Registered 02/06/1998Satisfied 31/05/2012

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 43120 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.51× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£498k

Fixed Assets

£3.7M

28avg. employees+6

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.0M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.51+£140k
20242.99+£42k
20232.14+£35k
20222.74+£249k
20212.58+£683k
20203.01+£85k
20192.32+£303k
20182.16—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.